The Military Sealift Command Norfolk issued a Sources Sought Notice for the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), seeking contractors for a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) that includes a dry-docking period estimated to begin around August 15, 2025, lasting for 122 days. Work will occur at a West Coast contractor facility. The document outlines several anticipated maintenance tasks, including general ship services, equipment replacement and upgrades, inspections, structural repairs, and dry-docking. Interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their experience in similar projects. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 336611, Ship Building and Repair, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. Responses should indicate whether the firm is classified as a small business, and if so, which specific categories apply. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities before the deadline of October 31, 2024. Participation in this notice is optional and will not incur government compensation, but serves to inform the government of available shipyard resources for future bidding opportunities.
This document outlines a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) concerning access to technical data related to the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) for the Offeror. The agreement specifies that the Offeror will use this data solely for preparing their proposal in response to solicitation N3220525R4144 and for contract performance if awarded. Key obligations include compliance with distribution restrictions, export controls, and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access. The Offeror must not reproduce or disseminate the data and must disclose identified subcontractors who will also adhere to similar NDA terms. Upon completion of contract work or an award to another entity, the Offeror agrees to return or destroy all data copies and certify this action. Additionally, the document emphasizes the responsibility of the Offeror to assist the Government in managing unauthorized disclosures and to cover associated recovery costs. This NDA is critical for ensuring the protection of sensitive government data within the framework of federal contracting and compliance with regulations surrounding controlled unclassified information.